Introduction to Atoms | Curriculum Bites

Duration: 2'03''

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Spec references J248: C1.1a J250: C1.1a. This video provides an introduction to the concept that all materials are composed of atoms. It offers a concise explanation of how particles are arranged in solids, liquids, and gases, and connects these states of matter to the elements found in the periodic table.

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